Lila Carter, a decided engineering pupil, is reeling from her boyfriend's betrayal while a steamy one-night stand with enigmatic billionaire Noah Sterling pulls her into a dangerous world. Targeted through ruthless enemies seeking to manipulate Noah's empire, Lila faces a chilling ultimatum: marry Noah in a settlement to gain his protection or danger her life and people she loves. As they navigate a faux marriage filled with heated glances and hidden truths, Lila must determine if she will consider Noah's heart or if she's buying and selling one betrayal for every other. With secrets unraveling and enemies ultimate in, their bond could both shop her or shatter the whole lot she holds pricey.